Frequently Asked Questions
- Q. What is Auction Locum?
- A. We provide locum auctioneers for UK auction companies who find themselves in need of a professional auctioneer to conduct one or more auction events. Our auctioneers are available on both a one-off emergency basis, or upon a more regular basis for the conduct of several auctions.
- Q. What services does Auction Locum offer?
- A. We provide experienced and reliable auctioneers to conduct auctions for any UK auction company.
- Q. Why would we want to hire an Auction Locum auctioneer?
- A. Because you are a serious UK auction company who knows that having a professional and reliable auctioneer to conduct any auction event will always optimise your chances of success. And, for whatever reason, you don't have such an auctioneer available for one or more of your important scheduled sales.Here are some common scenarios where Auction Locum can help.
- Q. What extra benefits does Auction Locum offer?
- A. Total confidentiality - we are well aware of the amount of trust involved in contracting an outside auctioneer to conduct one or more of your events, and it is in our interests as much as yours that we are always bound by the strictest confidentiality terms.
Total reliability - when you hire an Auction Locum auctioneer you may rest assured he or she will arrive at the right place, in good time, and in appropriately presentable manner to reflect your hard-earned prestige in the eyes of all your clients. - Q. How many individual auctioneers do you have on your books?
- A. At the start of 2008, we had over fifteen individual professional auctioneers registered with Auction Locum, located throughout the United Kingdom, covering many auction specialisms as well as wide practical experience of conducting auctions under all market conditions. Before being accepted onto our books, every Auction Locum applicatant is thoroughly vetted for aspects of honesty, trustworthiness, presentational skills, reliability, dedication and the like, in addition to qualifying requirements of professional knowledge and ability. By such means, we do everything possible to ensure the level of total satisfaction we constantly strive to provide our clients.
- Q. When did Auction Locum begin?
- A. Auction Locum began in 2003. We feel like we've come a long way already.
- Q. How much does it cost to hire an auctioneer?
- A. A great deal less than you might imagine. You can check out our rates, commissions, payment alternatives and fees for charity auctions here
- Q. Who pays the auctioneer's travelling expenses?
- A. You, the client. But because our auctioneers are scattered throughout the UK, these can usually be kept to a minimum. More information on expenses here
